Prohibited uses of vehicles

Written by Charl Steyn Updated over a week ago

Engaging in any Prohibited Uses with a vehicle rented through the RentMyRide platform will be grounds for fines, suspension or cancellation of your membership. Engaging in any Prohibited Uses will eliminate any coverage for the renter for any claims related to physical damage. It will also nullify coverage if the owner has encouraged the engagement in a prohibited use.

Prohibited vehicle uses and activities include:

Allowing the RentMyRide vehicle to be pushed or towed by anyone other than an authorized law enforcement or service vehicle.

Driving a manual transmission car without being an expert in the use of clutches and manual transmissions. Note: If the drive train of a manual transmission car is damaged, the renter will be presumed to be at fault and will be held fully liable for repair of any damaged components of the car.

Permitting someone who is not an approved RentMyRide driver to drive a vehicle that is being rented through the RentMyRide platform.

RentMyRide does not permit cross border travelling

Using a RentMyRide vehicle:

To tow or push

Other than on paved roads (whether “off-roading”, driving on unimproved roads or parking areas, or otherwise)

In any race, test, or competition

With the intention to cause damage

With wanton, willful, or reckless disregard for safety

To carry persons or property for hire, such as a taxi or parcel delivery service. You may, however, use the car for business purposes, such as attending meetings and carrying associated materials

Other than when a reservation has been booked. Using RentMyRide vehicles without reservations or outside your reservation time constitutes unauthorized use

During or due to use in the commission of a crime or any other illegal activity or purpose

While the driver is under the influence of alcohol above the legal limit or any drug or medication under the effects of which the operation of a vehicle is prohibited or not recommended

When it has been loaded beyond its rated capacity or with more passengers than the vehicle has seat belts